Trump activates global alert due to Russian conflict: "I have ordered the deployment of nuclear submarines."
Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, sparked global alarm after posting on his Truth Social network that he had ordered the deployment of two US nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions," in direct response to statements by Russian politician Dmitry Medvedev, who currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Russian Security Council.
“I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just words,” Trump wrote.
Reactions were swift, as these types of moves imply an unusual rhetorical and military escalation for an actor who, despite being outside the government, maintains significant international influence.
What triggered the nuclear warning?Trump's response followed a series of statements by Medvedev, who not only dismissed a previous ultimatum from Trump regarding the war in Ukraine, but also alluded to the "Dead Hand," a Soviet-era automated nuclear system that would launch atomic missiles in the event of a massive attack on Russia.
“Every ultimatum is a step towards war. Don’t go the way of Sleepy Joe,” Medvedev wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
On Telegram, the Russian politician concluded with a message that was interpreted as a direct provocation:
"If a few words from a former Russian president provoke that kind of nervous reaction from a powerful US president, then clearly Russia is doing well."
This exchange of messages between two high-profile figures raised the level of geopolitical tension, especially due to the use of terms such as "nuclear," "submarines," and "retaliation."
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Medvedev has adopted an increasingly belligerent and apocalyptic tone. Trump, for his part, has repeatedly criticized the Biden administration's handling of the conflict for years, calling the war "unnecessary."
Hours before ordering the submarine deployment, Trump issued another statement reporting that, according to his sources, more than 20,000 Russian troops would have died by July 2025 alone , and that total casualties since January would exceed 112,500 Russian troops. He also acknowledged that Ukraine has lost 8,000 troops during that same period.
What does it mean to move nuclear submarines?U.S. nuclear submarines, known for their ability to launch ballistic missiles from the ocean, are a key deterrent in the U.S. arsenal . Although Trump did not specify their location, international media outlets such as Reuters and Sky News report they could be in the North Atlantic and the Norwegian Sea, near areas of strategic interest to Russia.
These types of moves are usually made with complete discretion when under official command, so the fact that Trump has made them public raises both tactical and political questions.
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